Hi, I'm Alex, a travel writer based in London, I love writing about travel as much as traveling itself. I’m a scrappy researcher, and a hoarder of info, whether it's trivial or mind-blowing. I get a lot of joy doing justice to worthwhile places, and I’m always excited to share the stories behind them.
I have a real affection for Tarragona in Catalonia, from the golden sandy beaches to the mountains. I love Hamburg and its harbour and many waterways, especially in spring. And I'll always be drawn to the rolling countryside in the south of England, especially Wiltshire. I'll go anywhere with a great art museum, and ruins, ancient or medieval.
London is quite rightly one of the global cities of the world. With centuries of history, top attractions, world-class drinking and dining, great nightlife and a whole lot of iconic sights to see, you’ll find it hard to ever be bored in London. From the West End to the East End, the places to base …
Named after its famous Roman-era baths that have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites since the ‘80s, the town of Bath is one of England’s premier historic and recreation destinations. With just shy of 90,000 residents, it’s small by big-city standards, but it’s located on a particularly beautiful stretch of the River Avon only about …
Located on the east coast of Northern Ireland, Belfast is a city of about 340,000 residents that may be most well-known for the sectarian strife that plagued it for much of the 20th century. It’s also Northern Ireland’s capital and the 12th largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. For much of the recent past, …
Inverness is the United Kingdom’s northernmost city and is often referred to as the ‘Highland Capital’ of Scotland. Though it has a relatively small population of just 60,000 residents, Inverness’s economy relies heavily on the influx of tourists from all over the world. The town itself features a number of historic attractions, but it’s typically …
The city of Manchester is located in central England between Liverpool and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the North Sea and Europe to the east. About 550,000 people live within Manchester city limits, but the surrounding suburbs are home to nearly three million residents, making it one of the United Kingdom’s most populous …
With a population of just more than 600,000 residents, Glasgow is Scotland’s most populous city, and among the top five largest in the United Kingdom. The city’s location on the banks of the River Clyde, about 20 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean, makes it a popular destination with lovers of natural beauty and wide-open …
With a population of nearly 500,000 residents, Liverpool is among the ten largest cities in the United Kingdom. It’s located in the northwestern portion of the country, and is a stone’s throw inland from the Irish Sea on the River Mersey. Liverpool’s roots date back to the early years of the 13th century when it …
This market town in the north of Nottinghamshire is the jumping off point for the Dukeries, four connected ducal estates. Of these, Clumber Park is a National Trust site, while Thorseby Park and Welbeck Abbey feature museums and galleries. Moments from the town is Creswell Crags, a limestone ravine honeycombed with caves that were inhabited …
A walkable market town, Witney is in lush countryside between the east flank of the Cotswolds and the River Thames. Since the Middle Ages Witney has been distinguished by its woollen blankets, woven using water from the River Windrush, which was claimed to be a secret to their high quality. The blanket industry has all …
A New Town in Tyne and Wear, Washington is an assortment of built-up villages, equidistant to the cities of Sunderland, Newcastle and Durham. You can reach all three cities in 20 minutes or so by road, but there’s plenty to keep you occupied in the immediate area. For one thing, Washington is where George Washington’s …